Question

select the correct answer.
according to erik h. erikson, which challenge do adolescents face?
a. gaining trust versus mistrust
b. gaining intimacy versus isolation
c. taking initiative versus guilt
d. gaining identity versus confusion

Explanation:

Erik H. Erikson's psychosocial stages assign specific challenges to each life phase. Adolescence (ages 12-18) centers on developing a sense of self and avoiding role confusion. Option A corresponds to infancy, Option B to young adulthood, and Option C to early childhood.

Answer:

D. gaining identity versus confusion